Listen to story behind Ice Bucket Challenge

Canton Public Library, 786 Washington St., will host authors Casey Sherman and Dave Wedge for a discussion of their book, “The Ice Bucket Challenge: Pete Frates and the Fight Against ALS,” at 7 p.m. Nov. 28.

While many know of the Ice Bucket Challenge, the viral craze that swept the nation in summer 2014, few know the story behind it. Pete Frates, former Boston College baseball star, was a man who mobilized a global army to combat ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s disease.

Wedge is an author and writer based in Boston. He writes for VICE and was an investigative journalist for the Boston Herald for 14 years. His first book, “Boston Strong: A City’s Triumph over Tragedy,” was adapted into the film “Patriots Day,” starring Mark Wahlberg. He is currently working on a book and film about the Deflate gate scandal and the New England Patriots’ miraculous comeback win in Super Bowl LI.

Sherman is the New York Times–bestselling author of nine books including “The Finest Hours” and “Boston Strong.” He is considered one of America’s preeminent true-crime authors and investigative journalists. His books also include “Animal: The Bloody Rise and fall of the Mob’s Most Feared Assassin” and “Search for the Strangler” — in development at FOX Television.

Half of the authors’ proceeds will go to the Frates family. Books will be available for sale and signing after the talk.